Elden Ring, the latest entry in FromSoftware's so-called "Soulsborne" series, was recently released on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. Although many people were expecting great things from the game, few predicted the near-perfect 96 Metascore that the game currently has.

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The game sees the Soulsborne series take a significant change in direction. Although the games have always featured open-level design, Elden Ring is the series' first fully open-world game. Considering how much praise the game is already getting, many people will be itching to play something similar once they eventually finish this enormous adventure. Thankfully, there are a handful of other excellent open-world RPGs with similar themes and gameplay mechanics that can scratch that itch.

Updated on October 21, 2023, by Jack Pursey: Following the tremendous commercial and critical success of Elden Ring, it was only a matter of time before DLC was announced. Shadow of the Erdtree was revealed in February 2023 and is expected to be released in early 2024. FromSoftware fans are understandably excited, which can make waiting for further updates about the DLC frustrating. As such, this list of games like Elden Ring has been updated to include another entry and some more information on each game to give players a better idea of what to play while they wait.

1 Monster Hunter Rise

Monster Hunter Rise is perfect for Elden Ring fans who love the challenge of taking down intimidatingly large enemies and bosses. Players don't have to embark on these perilous quests alone, though, as Monster Hunter Rise features stellar co-op features that enhance the game considerably.

Capcom's critically acclaimed action RPG received a fantastic expansion in 2022 titled Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, which enhanced the quality of the game even further with its new hub area, new hunting areas, and, of course, new monsters.

2 Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Ubisoft has found a winning formula for its open-world releases. Their Assassin's Creed and Far Cry franchises have both enjoyed continued, consistent success over the years by sharing many of the same design ideas and principles.

Fans of Elden Ring should be cautious going into this game, as Ubisoft's quintessential open-world style involves a lot of hand-holding with waypoints and quest logs constantly guiding the way — far removed from Elden Ring's show-don't-tell approach, which throws players in with little guidance. Still, Assassin's Creed Valhalla deserves a spot on this list, as it's a great game to switch off to and become engrossed in without having to worry too much about what to do or where to go.

The Assassin's Creed series was once firmly an action-adventure franchise, though Assassin's Creed Origins saw the games take a shift in direction to the RPG genre with many similarities to The Witcher 3.

3 Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen

Like Elden Ring, Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is infamous for its unforgiving difficulty, which can be a deal-breaker for some people but will be a challenge that many Elden Ring fanatics will relish. Dragon's Dogma was first released on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in May 2012 before an expanded version of the game, titled Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen, was released on the same consoles along with PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch between 2013 and 2019.

A sequel to Dragon's Dogma has been announced by Capcom and is being described as a "single-player, narrative-driven action RPG."

4 Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning

Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning was the one and only game developed by 38 Studios before the company filed for bankruptcy. The company's issues aren't reflective of the game's quality, however, as Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is a fantastic action RPG that stands out in the crowded genre with its abundance of side quests and customizability.

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The game puts players in control of a character known as the Fateless One - a fully customizable character who is brought back from the dead - and lets them explore a wonderfully designed world known as the Faelands. Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning was well-received by critics, exemplified by its 81 Metascore on PC.

5 Diablo 4

Blizzard's Diablo 4 is the first game in the critically acclaimed Diablo series to feature an open world. Some fans were skeptical about the series hopping on the hype train for open-world level design, but the game has been well-received, exemplified by its impressive 92 Metascore on Xbox Series X/S.

Diablo 4 differentiates itself from Elden Ring with its isometric perspective, which is uncommon among AAA open-world games. Blizzard's action RPG lets players choose from five different classes (Barbarian, Druid, Necromancer, Rogue, and Sorcerer) and gives them a fantastic range of enemies to fight and quests to complete.

6 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was developed by CD Projekt Red and was first released in May 2015. Less than two years into the Xbox One and PS4's lifecycle, the game provided one of the most breathtaking, expansive, and meticulously designed games of the entire console generation.

The Witcher 3 ticked a lot of boxes; its standout features, though, were the sheer number of quests available, the depth of story to be found in those quests, and how many significant choices the player could make in them. The game received huge critical acclaim, exemplified by its 93 Metascore on PC and Game of the Year win at The Game Awards 2015.

7 The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim

It has now been well over ten years since The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim first hit stores. Despite its age, the game is still considered to be the benchmark that all other open-world RPGs are compared to, largely thanks to its many ports and re-releases over the years that have often found ways to modernize the epic adventure.

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A key reason for Skyrim's huge commercial success is how diverse the game is and how many different playstyles there are to choose from. There is plenty to love both for gamers who want a casual experience and those who want a combat-centric, action-heavy one.

8 Horizon Forbidden West

Guerrilla Games, the development team behind Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West, must be wondering what they did to deserve such bad luck. Both open-world RPGs were well-received by critics but were followed just days later by two of the most critically acclaimed open-world games of all time — first The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and then Elden Ring.

Horizon Forbidden West certainly won't be overshadowed, however, as the game's stunning open world alone is enough to make it stand out. The game once again sees players take control of Aloy, who is well on her way to becoming one of PlayStation's most iconic characters.

9 Kingdom Come: Deliverance

Kingdom Come: Deliverance was developed by Warhorse Studios and takes players to Bohemia in 1403. The game stands out for its realism, not only regarding its historical accuracy but also for gameplay features like clothes deteriorating and players needing to eat and sleep to stay healthy.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance struggled to impress critics upon release, as a plethora of game-breaking bugs plagued its launch. Thankfully, these bugs and many other technical issues have since been resolved, allowing the game to reach its high potential. Kingdom Come: Deliverance is still rough around the edges, but for those looking to trade Elden Ring's fantasy for historical accuracy, there are few open-world RPGs better suited than Warhorse Studios' game.

10 Dragon Age: Inquisition

Dragon Age: Inquisition was developed by RPG experts BioWare, the same studio that worked on the Mass Effect series, Baldur's Gate, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Players take on the role of the Inquisitor, a survivor of a disastrous event that tore a hole in the Veil, the barrier between the physical world and the spirit world of the Fade. Like Elden Ring, players are given a huge, fantastical open world to explore.

2014's Inquisition was seen as a return to form for the Dragon Age series following the disappointment of Dragon Age 2. Along with an 89 Metascore on PS4, Dragon Age: Inquisition won a wide range of awards, including Game of the Year at The Game Awards, NAVGTR Awards, and SXSW Gaming Awards, demonstrating just how strong this title is.

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